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Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) is entering into the railway sector, expanding beyond maritime transport

Sep 01, 2025
Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) is entering into the railway sector, expanding beyond maritime transport
  • ESLSE, which currently operates in vessel operations, inland transport, and freight forwarding, is exploring the addition of a new division focused on rail transport.
  • ESL aims to create a seamless, multi-modal network that enhances efficiency, lowers costs, and strengthens supply chain resilience
  • ESL plans to operate on the railway line connecting Ethiopia and Djibouti
  • ESL invested 750 million birr to acquire 100 Sinotruk trucks. This investment is part of a broader plan to grow its truck fleet to 1,000 vehicles within two years